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Palette Springs – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

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United States

Wyoming

Park County

Palette Springs – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

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Palette Springs – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

01:40

5.72km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Yellowstone National Park

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464 m

View of Mammoth Hot Springs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view onto Mammoth from Elk Plaza Service Road. The ascent up to this point is not too strenuous, so it is worth the effort for the wonderful view.

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1.33 km

Liberty Cap

Highlight • Natural Monument

This ancient rock formation is the remnants of a now extinct thermal vent. The tower of limestone stands at 40 feet tall and is only a short walk from the parking lot.

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1.46 km

Hot, mineral rich water from a nearby spring flows down the ridge at Palette Springs, leaving behind stalactite like formations called thermophiles. The entire small hill looks like a staircase made of white and brown steps.

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1.54 km

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Famous for its amazing terraces made of rock. Hot water from underground rises to the surface, bringing minerals with it. As the water cools, these minerals, mostly calcium carbonate, are …

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2.62 km

Mammoth Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many highlights in Yellowstone NP. Must see.

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3.14 km

Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

These are not like gushing geysers, but rather constantly changing formations made by hot, mineral-rich water. Jupiter Terrace used to flow a lot, even covering parts of the boardwalk. Mound …

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3.45 km

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Terraces formed by deposits from hot springs cascading down the hillside over thousands of years

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4.46 km

Elk at Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park

Highlight • Settlement

Mammoth is a place in Park County, Wyoming, consisting of Fort Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Some shops, restaurants and visitor centers are located here, as well as a large, free parking lot.

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5.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

1.27 km

809 m

415 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.10 km

748 m

127 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

20°C

5°C

60 %

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Palette Springs – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

View of Mammoth Hot Springs

Liberty Cap

Palette Springs

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Mammoth Terrace

Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Elk at Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park

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